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A CorrespondentSHILLONG: The Meghalaya State Commission for Women in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Meghalaya and the International Justice Mission, Kolkata organized a daylong State level consultation on human trafficking of women and girls in Meghalaya at the Yojana Bhawan auditorium, Meghalaya Main Secretariat, Shillong on Wednesday. He further added that the issue of human trafficking is a matter of great concern to the society where women, especially the economically disadvantaged and marginalized groups face an increased risk of exploitation. The inaugural function was followed by a technical session on the topics, “Global and National Insights on Human Trafficking and “Role of Police in Human Trafficking” where Saji Philip, Director of Operations, International Justice Mission, Kolkata and Lakador Syiem, Superintendent of Police, West Jaintia Hills district were the resource persons. During the daylong programme, a panel discussion on the topic “How to prevent and tackle the problem of human trafficking” was also held. Also Read: Legal awareness programme by Meghalaya State Commission for Women at Sohra, Shillong.